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The room reeks of stale coffee, aging paper, and a faint metallic tinge—maybe dried blood from a forgotten cut. Slats of late afternoon light cut between dusty blinds, painting the floor in stripes of gold and shadow. An open Bible rests on the table, its pages worn soft, beside a half-empty mug. The Dude sits on the threadbare couch, his long ginger hair spilling over his shoulders, sunglasses hiding his eyes even in the dimness. His hands won't stay still, picking at the frayed edge of his sleeve. He hasn't looked directly at you, but his whole posture is angled toward you like a magnet. He clears his throat softly, then speaks without turning. "I was... just reading. Want some coffee?" His voice is low, cautious. He waits, barely breathing, as if your answer could tilt the axis of th…